Imagine you are resting comfortably after a long day of work. What is the most likely state of your peripheral nervous system?
A) increased activity in the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems
B) decreased activity in the sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric nervous systems
C) decreased activity in the sympathetic nervous system, and increased activity in the parasympathetic and enteric nervous systems
D) increased activity in the sympathetic nervous system, and decreased activity in the parasympathetic and enteric nervous systems

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When you are resting, your body typically decreases activity in the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, and increases activity in the parasympathetic and enteric nervous systems, which support "rest and digest" functions.

Imagine You Are Resting Comfortably After a Long Day of Work